The Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) mentoring program is designed with the intention of cultivating relationships as well as inspiring and empowering its members through the engagement of meaningful conversations, the achievement of overarching goals, and shared wisdom that supports continuous career development and lifelong learning.
RAPS Mentoring Program has an overarching goal to foster structured, trusting, and collaborative relationships with those working in the regulatory affairs profession. The mentoring program is an inclusive, multicultural leadership development opportunity dedicated to professional enhancements.
RAPS seeks mentors who will guide, support, and encourage mentees to further develop and enhance their professional identity and career development journey. The key to a good mentoring relationship and successful experience is a united commitment by the mentor and mentee to share interests, effectively communicate, and reach a mutual agreement regarding the overall goals and expectations. The RAPS mentoring program is a members-only benefit.
Note: The RAPS Mentoring Program is a members-only benefit and is currently only seeking members interested in being mentors. The program will be open to members seeking to be mentees in early June 2024. Further details about the mentee program will be provided via email communication.
Objectives
- Provide guidance and support
- Encourage an exchange of ideas, practices, and experiences
- Connect members, as to foster UNITY within the regulatory affairs CommUNITY
- Facilitate RAPS mission of providing professional development
Requirements
- Mentees and Mentors must be RAPS members in good standing for the duration of the program
- Mentees and Mentors must be committed to the RAPS Mentorship Program
- Mentees and Mentors agree to allow RAPS to share their relevant professional information for the purpose of implementing the program (e.g., application responses may be shared for appropriate matches).
- The mentoring relationships must remain professional and respectful for all participants at all times.
RAPS does not discriminate against any individual based on age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, language preference, socioeconomic status, or any other personal characteristic not specifically relevant to job performance.